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Hugo Lloris took big wage cut to join MLS side LAFC as ex-Tottenham star reveals love for new California surroundings

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The former Tottenham Hotspur keeper <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mls-lafc-advanced-talks-for-tottenham-and-france-international-goalkeeper-hugo-lloris/blt69c8d1125b926e41" target="_blank">signed a one-year deal </a>worth $350,000 (£276,000), a fraction of what Lloris was earning in the Premier League and lower than a vast number of MLS goalkeepers.After turning down a move to Saudi Arabia that would have trebled his previous earnings, the World Cup winner seems content with his decision, viewing the move as an opportunity to begin a new chapter with his family on the Pacific coast.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“I have now arrived at a point in my career where I feel free to decide my next project and destination, and I liked everything about MLS,” Lloris told <a href="https://theathletic.com/5289592/2024/02/23/hugo-lloris-interview-tottenham-lafc/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. “They have a budget for the goalkeeper spot that they couldn’t go over because the rules are different, so there was not even a question about salary. It shows how much I wanted to come!“I don’t have the national team anymore because I retired a year ago, so this was a chance to discover a new continent with my family. California is an amazing place."

WHAT HUGO LLORIS SAID

After 11 seasons as Spurs' undisputed number one, Lloris' time in north London came to an ignominious end when he lost his place in the side late last season. He never featured in the plans of new boss Ange Postecoglou, who has placed his trust in summer arrival Guglielmo Vicario.Lloris continued to train with team-mates despite having no chance of selection but matters were finally resolved in December when the Frenchman made his move to Los Angeles on a free transfer.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We can confirm that Hugo Lloris will depart the Club on a permanent transfer to MLS side Los Angeles FC. After 447 appearances for us and establishing himself as a modern day great, we wish Hugo all the very best for the future 🤍— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1741172441034977592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Lloris should make his MLS debut when LAFC host the Seattle Sounders at BMO Stadium on Saturday - a side who finished just above them in last season's Western Conference standings.

WHAT NEXT FOR LLORIS?

Hugo Lloris took big wage cut to join MLS side LAFC as ex-Tottenham star reveals love for new California surroundings | Goal.com

Hugo Lloris has taken a massive pay cut in order to make his move to MLS side LAFC possible, after leaving Tottenham in December. 